Adressing overseas conflict
Understandably, some in our community have questioned the role of local government in addressing global matters.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been ongoing for over...
10 things to keep busy these school holidays
School holidays are a time for kids to take a break from their academic routines and explore new avenues of learning and fun.
Whether...
Caution of camping near trees
With the Easter and school holidays upon us and many families heading on camping trips, Kidsafe Victoria is reminding Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents...
SES getting travellers through long trips
VICSES volunteers are encouraging motorists to break up their travels at Driver Reviver pop-up sites across the state this Easter long-weekend, in a concerted...
Reading challenge back again
The Premiers’ Reading Challenge is off and running for another year, as premier Jacinta Allan urges kids to get their head in the books.
“From...
Victoria’s visitor economy reaches record high
Victoria’s tourism industry is continuing to thrive, with strong investment in the state’s visitor economy and blockbuster major events generating a new record high...
Policing on show as 1000 recruits join the force
Police are inviting Victorians, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to a "landmark" recruitment event, following more than 1000 recruits joining Victorian Police...
Mother of the year award nominations are open
Nominations are now open for the inaugural Y Victorian Mother of the Year award.
The Y Victoria initiative celebrates the contribution mums make every day,...
RACV survey
RACV is asking Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay travelling to regional areas, to provide feedback about how safe they feel on...
Community Calendar
Holy Family Parish
The Holy Family Parish in Maidstone is hosting an Alpha Night. Free meal and chance to chat. People from all backgrounds, faith,...
Hospitals need your blood this Easter
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an appeal for blood and plasma donors in the lead up to Easter amid growing demand by hospitals.
The...
Donate to CFA this Good Friday
CFA is asking the community, including those in Maribrynong and Hobsons Bay, to dig deep this Friday and donate to CFA members rattling tins...
My Place
Yarraville Community Garden chair Helen Welch tells Jennifer Pittorino about her work in the community and being named Volunteer of the Year in Maribyrnong’s...
A chance to get active
Maribyrnong council is hosting a free four week program of come and try style sessions in a Get Active Expo.
Council said the expo is...
New open space
I had the pleasure of attending the opening of the redeveloped open space at the southern end of the Bruce Comben Reserve in Altona...
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Federal funding welcomed
Two Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay schools are among 60 state schools that will receive federal funding for essential upgrades.
Dinjerra Primary School in Braybrook and...
